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− | |years = 1998 - | + | |years = 1998 - 2009 |
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− | |headquarters = | + | |headquarters = Curaçao |
− | |countries = [[File:USA.svg|23px]] United States | + | |countries = [[File:USA.svg|23px]] United States |
|image = [[File:Mayan_Sports.png|75px|alt=Mayan Sports]] | |image = [[File:Mayan_Sports.png|75px|alt=Mayan Sports]] | ||
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+ | == History == | ||
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+ | Mayan launched in 1998 using betting software developed by [[Cyberoad]]. This was the same technology powering other early internet sportsbooks including [[The Big Book]], [[Grand Prix Sports]], and [[The Sports Machine]]. These sites used the [[eBanx]] payment processor allowing them to accept deposits through credit card and withdrawals via e-check. | ||
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+ | Cyberoad closed in 2000 after raising money to go public. It's assets were acquired by [[El Moro Financials]] on July 20, 2000.<ref> [https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/3LgJ8B4fXaSvtQW595FMzb/cyberoad-com-corp/agreement/2000-07-20 "TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP"], ''Law Insider'', June 20th, 2000. Retrieved on 2019-09-17</ref>. The betting software was allocated to a subsidiary [[eSportz]]. Mayan was left offline after failing to reach an agreement with the new distributor. During this time eSportz created their own sportsbook [[Bodog]], and contacted Mayan's customers informing them that their account information had been transferred over if they wanted to switch sites. | ||
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+ | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 16:10, 25 September 2019
Mayan Sports was an online sportsbook that launched in 1998. It was one of the earliest internet betting sites serving the US market.
Mayan Sports | |
Years Active | 1998 - 2009 |
Status | Closed |
Headquarters | Curaçao |
Countries | United States |
History
Mayan launched in 1998 using betting software developed by Cyberoad. This was the same technology powering other early internet sportsbooks including The Big Book, Grand Prix Sports, and The Sports Machine. These sites used the eBanx payment processor allowing them to accept deposits through credit card and withdrawals via e-check.
Cyberoad closed in 2000 after raising money to go public. It's assets were acquired by El Moro Financials on July 20, 2000.[1]. The betting software was allocated to a subsidiary eSportz. Mayan was left offline after failing to reach an agreement with the new distributor. During this time eSportz created their own sportsbook Bodog, and contacted Mayan's customers informing them that their account information had been transferred over if they wanted to switch sites.
References
- ↑ "TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP", Law Insider, June 20th, 2000. Retrieved on 2019-09-17